Efficiency and renewables

$2.46m LED streetlight rollout for City of Port Adelaide Enfield

04 September, 2024

According to SA Power Networks, about half of the state's streetlights are currently illuminated by energy-efficient LED bulbs.


Queensland leads on rooftop solar: report

04 September, 2024

A new Climate Council report assesses the performance of each state and territory on rooftop solar, home batteries, EV registrations and emissions targets.


Wave energy tested in WA

03 September, 2024

With the help of a new floating wave energy converter, researchers will explore the potential of this type of power in decarbonising aquaculture operations.


Solar project to power local community and beyond

28 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Flow Power

The regional town of Newstead has witnessed the official opening of a milestone energy project which the community has worked towards since 2008.


Path cleared for smarter street lighting

20 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Lighting Council Australia

In a move welcomed by Lighting Council Australia, an AEMC decision will make it easier for councils to introduce customised street lighting.


Swedish batteries for San Francisco ferries

14 August, 2024

San Francisco Bay Ferry has chosen Echandia, a Swedish provider of maritime battery systems, to supply its new fleet of electric ferries.


Renewable energy upgrades for WA schools

13 August, 2024

This round of state government funding will focus on solar PV and LED upgrades, with a total investment of $44.6 million over four years.


Ohme and OSW to partner on EV charging

31 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Ohme

Smart EV charging company Ohme and solar panel distributer OSW have announced a new partnership for the Australian market.


Aust wholesaler lowers CO2 through HVAC innovation

26 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Honeywell Ltd

Actrol has chosen a refrigerant from Honeywell for use in its condensing units, which can be found in supermarkets, restaurants and standalone equipment.


Aust companies plug into solar

24 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Flow Power

Asahi Beverages and BaptistCare have partnered with Flow Power to source and offset energy from one of Australia's largest renewable energy facilities.


$20m EV battery facility coming to Gold Coast

10 July, 2024

Set to be operational by August 2024, the factory aims to produce 300 batteries a year and create 300 local jobs.


Perth contractor awarded $50m for big battery connection

09 July, 2024

SCEE Electrical has won the contract to deliver a 330 kV switchyard and substation for Collie's big battery energy storage system.


NSW renewable energy zone gets the go-ahead

03 July, 2024

The Central-West Orana REZ is approximately 20,000 km2 and takes in cities and towns including Dubbo, Dunedoo and Mudgee.


Second community battery for NSW South Coast

12 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Endeavour Energy

The Kiama Downs Community Battery is part of a program of more than 50 batteries currently being rolled out by Endeavour Energy.


5 steps towards an EV future

12 June, 2024

What needs to happen before Australia can realistically make the transition to EVs?


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